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Apr 29 2013

Learn to Sail Programs for Kids in and Around Boston - Charles River, Boston Harbor and Beyond

Things to do with kids: Learn to Sail Programs for Kids in and Around Boston - Charles River, Boston Harbor and Beyond

Taking full advantage of Boston’s location - the Charles River to the west and Boston Harbor to the east - community boating programs provide numerous opportunities for kids and families to learn to sail in Boston. Look a little further to the north and south, and options multiply. From annual memberships to five-day passes to one-day rentals, the following sailing centers offer packages that will fit your budget and schedule. Note that many of the lesson and camp programs fill up fast, so be sure to plan ahead.

- Updated April 2013

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Aug 13 2011

Water Fun: Spray Decks and Wading Pools in and Around Boston

Things to do with kids: Water Fun: Spray Decks and Wading Pools in and Around Boston

Boston-area spray decks offer quick - although frequently crowded! - relief from summertime heat. Most locations are open from the end of June through Labor Day weekend, and all are free.

 

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Aug 9 2011

5 Theme Parks Near Boston

Things to do with kids: 5 Theme Parks Near Boston

We've rounded up some of our favorite theme parks for kids in the area, all less than a two-hour drive from downtown Boston.

Before you hop in the car, make sure to check the parks' official websites to confirm hours - they change by season and also may vary due to weather. And check for prices, too. Many offer online-only ticket specials that you can take advantage of from home. Also, if you plan to visit a particular park more than once, consider buying season passes as that may be more economical.

- Updated April 2013

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